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FTF: How a WRXer mistook a Tour pro for a poser

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The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine. So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

How a WRXer mistook a Tour pro for a poser

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There’s a lesson here…sort of. User BoogieThumper was arriving at his local course to whack a bucket of balls and he spotted an unknown golfer unloading a staff bag from the trunk of a Toyota 4-Runner…

To see who the pro was and for the entirety of the entertaining tale, check out the thread.

Speculate away: McIlroy’s equipment for 2017

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With Nike’s exit from the golf equipment business and Rory McIlroy’s stated objective to demo a bunch of weaponry over the holidays, it’s a fitting time to speculate about the Ulsterman’s equipment sponsor for the upcoming year. Get in on the discussion.

Talking to Bubba Watson’s caddie

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Awesome stuff, here. Ted Scott, Bubba Watson’s caddie, did a live chat in the GolfWRX Forums on Friday, December 30 to answer GolfWRX members’ questions.

The replies are well worth reading. See the thread.

“Bag is set” Challenge

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Here’s a funny one from the Equipmentaholics Anonymous files. User Dan Drake has contrived a challenge/pledge not to swap out equipment for 2017. See the rules below and join the challenge, if you’ve pledged to dial back your equipment spending in the new year.

“1. You must set your bag BEFORE your first golf-like activity of 2017. First round, first range trip, first trip to the practice green, first session hitting balls in your $2,800 garage simulator setup, whatever. Post your full bag setup in this thread to “set” your bag

“2. Put your bag in the post on this thread. “See sig” doesn’t work for this one because the sig can change. No editing your original post, we need hard evidence, people!

“3. Grips and specs are the only thing that may be changed throughout the year. You may adjust lofts, lies, etc. and you may replace/change grips. But, no new heads, shafts, 15th clubs, etc.  It’s a challenge!”

See the replies to “The Challenge”

Surprisingly hot discussion: Putting with the index finger out

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You never know what the response will be when you start a thread in the GolfWRX forums. With more than 60 replies in under 10 days, Bomber_11’s thread has generated a vibrant discussion.

He writes: “So I was watching The Haney Project 3-4 years ago, and it’ll always stick out to me that he said “I’ve never seen a good putter use the grip where your low hand pointer finger points down toward the club head.” So that day I switched away from that and never went back. Does anyone here putt like that? I see tons of guys at my local course who do.”

See what WRXers have to say.

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  1. Barry

    Jan 3, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Not hard to do, most tour pros are “posers”

  2. Joe Burnett

    Jan 2, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    That “chat” with Ted Scott was great! Getting to know professional golf from a caddies point of view gives us an interesting perspective.

  3. Lloyd

    Dec 31, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    The hot news is he’s switching to callaway woods & irons for 2017

  4. RAT

    Dec 31, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    The finger on the side is a very productive method as long you’re not a popper of the ball.

    • Tom

      Dec 31, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      Doesn’t it promote a bending of the wrist?

  5. StillBoard

    Dec 31, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    Master of the flop article.

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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.

One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:

“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.

Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”

And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
  • otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech.  He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly.  Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy.  He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for.  There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind.  World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
  • konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.

Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/9/24): Titleist TSR 9-wood

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Titleist TSR 9-wood.

From the seller: (@RHenderson): “Titleist TSR 9 Wood, Like new. Mint, Custom ordered from Titleist and received it Friday, played 1 round & only hit 4 balls with it, it does not fit my gaping so my loss your gain. Hzrdus Riptide CB 60 Stiff $200.00 Will sell just the head & cover for $175.00.

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Titleist TSR 9-wood

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/27/24): Miura TC-201 irons

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Miura TC-201 irons

From the seller: (@Vinny Nguyen): “Miura TC 201 5-PW w/ Modus 105X Black shafts. Half inch short of standard, 2 flat, standard loft. $825.

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Miura TC-201 irons

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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